#cl quotes

[petit-papillion]

Charles and a sampling of his never-ending supply of glorious quotes

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[kpop-kdrama-kvariety]

"The song is something that I had written before. After Minzy left YG Entertainment, the three of us were preparing an album. It was a song that was supposed to be like a letter to Minzy. I edited the lyrics so it would be talking to both Minzy and the fans at the same time. It didn't take me long to edit the lyrics because I move fast when someone is believing in me.” - CL

[kpop-kdrama-kvariety]

"Minzy, congratulations on your first solo mini-album. I'm proud of you, Minzy, for making your dreams come true. Her body is killer." - CL

[kpop-kdrama-kvariety]

Q: The ones who are labeled as the "second 2NE1," Black Pink, debuted.

CL: I'm reminded of our old days when I see them promoting. I had thoughts that we used to work hard just like them as well.

Q: Did you sometimes give any advice?

CL: To be honest, I have to focus on myself and got my own things to worry about. I'm not in a position to offer advice to others.

Q: How do you feel when people say Black Pink is the "second 2NE1"?

CL: When 2NE1 first debuted, we were also labeled as the 'second Big Bang.' It's only natural since we're both from the same label. I believe it shows that we have a lot of influence so I don't feel bad. Black Pink and 2NE1's colors are very different.

[kpop-kdrama-kvariety]

"It's very unfortunate. It's been more than 10 years since I've known the members. We made many memories and did many things together. I'll miss them. Minzy and each one of us had dreams of our own. I believe that decisions were made with reasons, and even though it's unfortunate, I hope that each of us does well on our own path. It might not make sense, but honestly, it still doesn't feel real. They're people that I've seen every day for a long time, so I still can't feel it. After Minzy left the agency, the boss expressed he wanted us 3 remaining members to release an album. I stopped working on my solo album and prepared [for 2NE1's comeback]. I really wanted to release an album, but changes occurred." - CL

[kpop-kdrama-kvariety]

MC: You're no longer in a group and you promote solo. Aren't you lonely?

CL: It's been 2 years since I've been preparing for my U.S. solo album. Honestly, it was hard because there was a lot that I had to run into alone in the states.

MC: How did you spend the past 2 years?

CL: Yang [Hyun Suk] sajangnim helped me a lot and I went through countless processes with many teams. When I first joined YG, I spent 2 years as a trainee. I was able to find my own color and learned about the album system of Korea. And now, I've spent anoter 2 years for my U.S. debut. I see these recent 2 years as a trainee period. I'm a rookie in the U.S. I learned how to make an album, and how to communicate with the American public.

MC: Why did you decide to debut in the U.S.?

CL: It was my dream. When I was auditioning for YG, I gave a demo tape to Yang sajangnim. I still remember saying, 'I really want to become a pop star in the U.S.' I was 15 back then. Honestly, it's not the U.S. that's' important, but I grew up listening to pop music due to my father's influences. Pop is the music that influenced my musical life the most. I built up my dream listening to pop and I wanted to sing that song in the U.S.

MC: Your first official U.S. single, "Lifted", gained good feedback. It even entered Billboard's hot 100.

CL: It's not an official [debut] track but I'm grateful for the love. I released a song when my status is actually a trainee. I really received a lot of help from Yang sajangnim.

MC: What kind of person is Yang Hyun Suk sajangnim to you?

CL: He's like a dad. But I don't get to see him often. There are a lot of guys in YG. So I didn't really have an opportunity to get close with sajangnim. But he listens to and trusts in me when I share ideas or things I sincerely want to do like [2NE1's final track] "Goodbye".

MC: Yang sajangnim mentioned in an interview that 2NE1 might reunite like S.E.S.

CL: I also believe that it can happen. Of course, the 4 of us will have to be on the same note and the environment has to allow it. I think it'll be welcoming whenever that day comes.

MC: Will we be able to see 2NE1's performance in 20 years?

CL: First, I have to stay in shape in order to sing "Fire" in 20 years. As you know, our songs are difficult to sing. The dance is also powerful. I'm maintaining myself for it.

[staerbuckz-blog]

My guilty pleasure is “Trolling people”.

CL

[2ne1n]

“I want to make music that people can relate to. I don't have a timetable or really a specific goal. I just want to make good music”-CL